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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1921
Page
9
A boxer hesitates to sign for a world title bout saying he cannot beat the champion and refuses the purse, insisting he must earn the money through proven ability. He withdraws before papers are signed.
Report from Seattle notes a man injured by a dropped shoe near an auto on Third Ave and St. early Thursday. The hospital transfer and facial injury are described amid a miscellany of local quips and column items from the era.
Scientists warn of grown-up children with mentalities of 10 to 16 years calling them borderliners. Seth K. Humphrey urges segregation or sterilization to curb what he calls the menace of the half-man. He argues subnormal parents produce defective offspring and urges cutting off unfit parenthood.
The article argues Henry Ford foresees mechanized milk production replacing dairy cows. It cites lab results showing machines can make better milk from the same ingredients, suggesting the traditional milkmaid’s era will fade and Bessie may be retired.
The article notes many so called leopard or bear skins in fashion are actually dyed goat coats and other furs. It explains substitutions include goats, rabbits dyed as sable or ermine, woodchuck as mink, and nutria as beaver or otter, highlighting supply may outpace authentic fur demand.
A humorous note on Panama Canal dockyard quirks shows fish entering and leaving during water changes with workers taking what they can. It ponders modern habits from car ownership to milk consumption, ending with reflections on General Corey and Russia’s intellectuals.
An extended reflection on the statue atop the Capitol, noting how its gaze seems to face away from Washington and how its symbolism shifted since 1463 and 1885. The piece traces names like Goddess of Freedom and Liberty Armed, and cites Jefferson Davis and Jeff Davis's influence on its helmeted redesign.
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The article notes neck gland enlargement often stems from local inflammation or dental decay, ear issues, or scalp inflammation depending on gland location. If the cause is found and removed the glands may shrink without surgery. however severely enlarged glands with pus require surgical removal.
Readable fragments suggest a local case involving SETH TANNER and accusations toward grafters. Pedigrees are noted as a factor but not decisive in determining fault. The text hints at evaluating responsibility in a matter concerning a woman described as “her case.”
The text cites a U.S. tobacco bill of 2.11 billion dollars with 800 million dollars spent on cigarettes. It mentions Oxford University organizing a geographical expedition to Bpitzen bergen. It also includes a casual diner remark about Boldt's.
Editor letters urge constitutional protection against taking private property for public use and propose tapping public land values to fund government. A Bremerton reader argues for sweeping tax reform, while Beattie residents urged turning backyards into safe playgrounds and eliminating nuisances like animals and waste to improve city beauty.
The article outlines the growth of the Puyallup and Sumner Fruit Growers Canning Co. with plants in Puyallup Sumner and Albany Oregon. It produced about 5 million dollars of fruit jams and jellies in 1920, employed 12 000 people, and required 157 carloads of jars. It argues Western Washington and Oregon can grow a $100 million annual income by expanding cultivation and domestic sales. It calls for unified regional effort to replicate success and attract capital for a Pacific Northwest industry.
A collection of quotes and opinions on government, war, labor, education, and civic virtue. Notable names include Professor William C of Harvard University and references to Edison heirs. The message urges privacy for families and safer playgrounds, praising orderly, beautiful cities to attract homeseekers.
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